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Vegetable Packed Tacos

Lunch
Dinner

About this Recipe

This versatile recipe can be served over corn shells or in a burrito. Try it as a topping for nachos or a salad. Tip for the seasoning: quadruple the amount and store it in a mason jar for easier future taco nights.

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning:

1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

For the Vegetable:

1 Bell Pepper (Color of Choice)
1 Red Onion
Alternative(s):
1 Yellow Onion
3 Carrots
1 Zucchini
2 Stalks Celery
1 Clove Garlic
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 (14.5 Oz) Can Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 Lb Ground Beef (Or Ground Turkey)
Alternative(s):
1 Package Tofu (Drained and Pressed)
1 (15 Oz) Can Canned Black Beans (Or Bean of Choice)

10m

Prep

15m

Cook

4

Servings

About this Recipe

This versatile recipe can be served over corn shells or in a burrito. Try it as a topping for nachos or a salad. Tip for the seasoning: quadruple the amount and store it in a mason jar for easier future taco nights.

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning:

1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

For the Vegetable:

1 Bell Pepper (Color of Choice)
1 Red Onion
Alternative(s):
1 Yellow Onion
3 Carrots
1 Zucchini
2 Stalks Celery
1 Clove Garlic
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 (14.5 Oz) Can Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 Lb Ground Beef (Or Ground Turkey)
Alternative(s):
1 Package Tofu (Drained and Pressed)
1 (15 Oz) Can Canned Black Beans (Or Bean of Choice)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the taco spices in a jar. Set aside.

Step 2

Using a food processor with its shred attachment, chop all of the vegetables except the canned tomatoes. Alternatively, chop all the vegetables by hand.

Step 3

Add olive oil to a frying pan. Sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes until they start to get tender.

Step 4

If using meat or tofu, add and cook until browned.

Step 5

Once the vegetable mixture is cooked, add the diced tomatoes (juice included). If using beans, add those now.

Step 6

Add taco seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Serve with toppings of choice.